Blue Black Permanent
1992, English. Directed by Margaret Tait.
In 1990s Edinburgh, Barbara Thorburn reflects on memories of her poet mother, Greta, and her tragic death.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Blue Black Permanent is streaming on OVID and BFI Player in India.
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Cast & crew
- Margaret TaitDirector
- Celia ImrieBarbara Thorburn
- Jack ShepherdPhilip Lomax
- James FleetJim Thorburn
- Gerda StevensonGreta Thorburn
- Sean ScanlanAndrew Cunningham
- Hilary MacleanWendy
- Walter LeaskSam Kelday
- Sheana MarrMrs. Kemp
- Eoin MacDonaldDan of Fea
- Jimmy MoarBilly Spence
- Liz RobertsonMary Kelday
- Bobby BewsGrandfather Bews
Details
- Released
- 28 August 1992
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Margaret Tait
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Blue Black Permanent runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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Blue Black Permanent is streaming on OVID and BFI Player in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed Blue Black Permanent?
Blue Black Permanent (1992) was directed by Margaret Tait and stars Celia Imrie, Jack Shepherd, James Fleet.